Category Archives: Legislative Issues

National Association of School Nurses 41st Annual Conference

Annual Conference brochures will not be mailed this year in order to be environmentally conscious and better manage resources. Click here to download the brochure to your computer and read through at your convenience. Professional development is essential in a … Continue reading

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Florida School Health Advocacy Day

March 27th is Florida School Health Advocacy Day. Join with your colleagues to contacting your Legislators, both State Senators and State Representatives, and informing them of the importance of school nurses to a student’s educational success and safety. Many of … Continue reading

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March Into March

Florida’s Legislative session begins March 1st and goes until May 2nd. During this time, legislators will be looking at bills and budget items that will directly impact School Health. consider joining your colleagues in Tallahassee on March 27th for our … Continue reading

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March 2009 President’s Letter

During the first weekend in February, 150 nurses took time from their professional and personal lives to attend our state school nurse conference, School Nursing: Putting the Pieces Together. For two days, they increased their knowledge and professional skills. Check … Continue reading

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Fall 2008 President’s Letter

Putting the Pieces Together           Have you ever put together a puzzle?  Finding the edge pieces first so you knew the boundaries and the shape of the finished puzzle.  Then gradually adding the pieces to fill up the middle … Continue reading

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October 2007 President’s Letter

When there is a reason to celebrate, my daughter will often shout “Woo-Hoo!” That is what I feel like shouting right now. Last month, I asked you as private citizens, voters, nurses and parents to contact your legislators and tell … Continue reading

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